Ace Maverick

Jullius tried to open his eyes. His whole body felt incredibly sore. Jullius still couldn't remember what had happened. He was still in denial. But, the bad memories couldn't be erased, whether he liked it or not. The memories came flooding back to him, creating furrows on his forehead, fear clearly visible on his face.

“No, father!” he murmured, still with his eyes closed, as if he were dreaming.

“No, Mother!” His head moved from side to side quickly, a sign of his distress.

“BROTHER! NO! DON'T LEAVE ME!”

His eyes shot open wide, and Jullius immediately sat up. His hand jerked, causing the infusion needle stuck in his wrist to come out forcefully. It was so rough that blood began to flow from the needle mark, staining the thin sheet covering his body and seeping into the mattress beneath him.

However, Jullius didn't feel the pain. He didn't care. The nightmare was what truly terrified him. His breathing was rapid, his pupils dilated in tandem with the growing fear inside him. His for